A renewed commitment to a nationwide phone reference (1-800-SLEEPLAB) is just one of many projects on the Sleep Group Solutions docket. Rani Ben-David, president of Sleep Group Solutions (SGS), North Miami Beach, Fla, wants to be all things to all people, at least when it comes to the telephone lines. The ambitious goal comes in the form of 1-800-SLEEPLAB, a work in progress … [Read more...] about Information and Education
Volume 5.5 : September 2010
The Heart of the Matter: with Home Sleep Testing
The Somté home sleep testing (HST) device by Compumedics addresses the technological challenges of home studies while its sophisticated ECG capabilities help set the device apart from its peers. When engineers from Australia-based Compumedics developed the Somté, they knew cardiology was likely to play a growing role within sleep medicine. With this in mind, they developed a … [Read more...] about The Heart of the Matter: with Home Sleep Testing
Apnea and Sedation: A Potentially Dangerous Mix
Sleep apnea is on the rise and health professionals must implement a perioperative and periprocedure sleep apnea management program to reduce patient risk. 2 Mechanics of Sleep Apnea Upper airway collapse is worsened during the perioperative and periprocedural care of a patient, especially if they receive premedication, general anesthesia, anxiolytics, antiemetics, and opioid … [Read more...] about Apnea and Sedation: A Potentially Dangerous Mix
Spotlight on Sensors Part 2
Getting the Message Braebon’s Don C. Bradley has seen a lot in his years in the sleep industry, but a subtle shift at the 2010 APSS signaled a new awareness that surprised the 20-year sleep veteran. Previously, inquiries at Braebon’s APSS booth were noticeably more reserved in their enthusiasm about portable sleep monitoring. Don C. Bradley, the co-founder of Braebon Medical … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Sensors Part 2